Mr. Almany ELA Virtual Review

Missing Letter

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Inference

Figurative Language

Fun Facts

100

f l _ _ e r

flower

100

i be hopin' u be havin’ a super fun week day 2-duh-ay.

I hope that you're having a great day!

(Not the only acceptable answer)

100

Seth stared out the window, watching the road. Finally the mail truck pulled up, and Seth ran out the door and down to the mailbox. He quickly sorted through the new mail and then frowned.

A. Seth did not get the mail that he was expecting.

B. Seth forgot to mail something.

C. Seth really wanted to talk to the mail carrier.

A. Seth did not get the mail that he was expecting.

Poor Seth....

100

Clouds were playing in the sky.

A. Personification

B. Hyperbole

C. Alliteration

A. Personification

Personification assigns human qualities and attributes to objects or other non-human things.

Clouds do not literally play in the sky. This is assigning something that humans do, to a non-human object (cloud). This just means that the clouds are moving a lot in the sky.

100

What is Mr. Almany's favorite sports team?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

200

a t h _ _ _ i c

athletic

200

i like to go to the movies it is fun i like popcorn it is good star wars be so great at the movies i like to watch star wars one time at the movies i saw star wars and it was fun so it was fun to watch star wars at the movies and the popcorn was good when i watched star wars at the movie theater it was the best movie ever

I enjoy eating popcorn when I go to the movie theater. Star Wars was my favorite movie that I have seen at the movie theater.

(Not only acceptable answer)

200

Becky dashed down the road, pumping her arms and legs as fast as possible. She was worn out, but the cheers of the crowd helped her keep moving forward.

A. Becky prefers to run in the fall instead of the summer. It is just too hot to run in the summer!

B. Becky is running in a race. Go Becky!

C. Becky bought a new pair of running shoes. They look fantastic! Wait until her friends see her new kicks!

B. Becky is running in a race. Go Becky!

200

She was fishing for compliments.

A. Simile

B. Onomatopoeia

C. Metaphor

The woman isn't literally casting a hook to catch compliments out of the ocean. Rather, it's a metaphor used to show that she really likes to be praised.

200

What is Mr. Almany's favorite food?

Biscuits and gravy

300

m i c _ _ w _ v e

microwave

300

reggie is a silly nice awesome great person?

Reggie is a very great person. He is also extremely silly!

(Not the only acceptable answer)

300

Carla screamed as the sled flew down the steep hill. When the sled picked up speed, her heart raced faster and faster. When she finally reached the bottom, she yelled, "Let's go again!"

A. Carla's sled is moving slowly... poor Carla...

B. Carla has never been on a sled before. Super happy for Carla!

C. Carla enjoys sledding, and has probably been sledding before.

300

Tony the Tiger teaches Tyler how to play tether ball.

A. Idioms

B. Alliteration

C. Metaphor

B. Alliteration

These are tongue twisters! Alliteration often has 3 or more words that start with the same letter or sound in the same sentence.

300

What is Mr. Almany's favorite vacation spot?

Walt Disney World (Orlando, Florida)

400

b a _ _ e t b _ _ _

basketball

400

my fav number

My favorite number is 27.

(Not only acceptable answer)

400

Albert tossed his backpack and sleeping bag in the corner and dropped into a chair.

"How was the camping trip?" Dad asked.

Albert frowned and replied, "My favorite part was the bus ride home!"

A. Albert goes camping every weekend.

B. Albert's favorite vacations are camping trips.

C. Albert did not enjoy the camping trip.

400

Are you pulling my leg?

A. Simile

B. Personification

C. Idiom

These are words or phrases that aren't meant to be taken literally. For example, are you pulling my leg does not literally mean that a person is asking another person if they are pulling their leg. This phrase is used when someone believes something that is not true or is a joke.

400

What is Mr. Almany's favorite color?

Green

500

l _ m _ n _ d _

lemonade

500

Mr. Almany is a really funny teacher. He always makes me laugh!

No mistakes. This sentence is perfect!

500

On Saturday morning, Leo remembered that he was supposed to clean the garage this weekend. "I'll do it tomorrow," he thought.

The next day, he ran out to play, thinking, "I'll clean the garage tonight."

A. Leo likes to clean the garage and the house.

B. Leo often waits to do his jobs around the house.

C. Leo has a lot to do around the house.

B. Leo often waits to do his jobs around the house.

500

Mr. Almany is as funny as a comedian.

A. Simile

B. Metaphor

C. Alliteration

A. Simile

a phrase that uses a comparison to describe. You know you've spotted one when you see the words like or as in a comparison.

500

What is Mr. Almany's favorite ice cream flavor?

Cookies and Cream